finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
I first fell in love with Just Between Friends when I was pregnant with Jemma. I’ve always been a thrifter, but welcoming a new baby was exactly the event I needed to let my shopping passion fly. You see, Just Between Friends is the ultimate baby sale. It’s a cross between a garage sale and […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 First photos in the new house — YAY! Jemma / / / All day pajama days are Jem’s favorites. Story time with Grandpa are a close second :) Max / / / Snuggle nap times for the win! Jemma / / / Her […]
A good friend of mine posted this Q&A thread from Apartment Therapy on Facebook this week and boy, was it exactly what I needed to read. Cause we’re in the big, gorgeous house now and it feels empty and cluttered with boxes and we’re holding off on blinds (sorry neighbors) and other purchases until we […]
When it comes to books, I’m a historical fiction kind of girl. As long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to “old” stories – the ones filled with period dresses, adventures in the unknown and bedtime at sundown. Don’t all us mothers dream of a sundown bedtime? Even though my daughter is just two, […]
source Bras are expensive, and nursing bras are no exception. Although it might not be the most fun lingerie shopping trip, having a properly fitting nursing bra is key to breastfeeding success. Can I get a hearty “Amen!”? To small and a mama risks plugged ducts and other complications, to loose and the lack of […]
This precious boy has bounded through the first half of his first year. I can hardly believe that my snuggly little man is rolling, sitting, smiling, cooing and filling with more and more life each day. He has become a super mama’s boy and is absolutely smitten with his sister. He loves being close to […]
Oh my heavens. I am drowning in boxes. And a teething baby. And I can’t find any of our towels. Yay. Moving is pure craziness! Don’t get me wrong, all kinds of good crazy, but I keep reminding myself that it’s going to take time to settle. And that’s ok because this is our home […]
Yay! Today kicks off the first Plentiful Pantry link-up that Amy and I are hosting! The linky will be open today through the 22nd which gives you a whole week to link up an old post or write a fresh one. Here’s a list of potential topics! For today’s Plentiful Pantry I thought I’d share […]
In celebration of Valentine’s day 19 lovely ladies and I are giving away an iPad Mini! I really really really hope one of my readers wins! And, a special thank you to Myranda for coordinating everything. Here are all the details straight from her: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 5 // 6 // […]
Look who jumped into my self photo? The sweetest girl on the block! She wanted a “peek-chure with mama” :) Obsessing over /// curtains! I’ve bought two different sets for our living room and can’t decide which I like best. I think it will depend on what couch we end up with. P.S. Curtains are […]
TACO SOUPBrought to you by Claire from The Adventures of Lactating Girl INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (14 oz) corn 1 can (14 oz) black beans 1 packet taco seasoning 4 cups beef broth DIRECTIONS […]